Silvertip Mountain the serpent's words i remember well

The cogs turned at her end for a moment and he wondered if perhaps she had not quite understood him. Or perhaps this too was a test to see how well his patience were to last, much in the way Bethlehem had tested his resolve, his dominance. This endeavor was certainly shaping up to be a lot of work, but he had never shied away from whatever his ambition sought.

"I lead," he said simply. He did not need to peruse too far to imagine she had her capabilities and if she was taking his bait, he would forego typical questionnaires. Perhaps it would sweeten the offer. "I wouldn't ask much in exchange either, for all wolves know what needs to satisfy. It could be your home for as long as you have need of it, should you decide a better opportunity has come about."